Synonyms of attempted

attempted

verb

past tense of attempt

as in tried

to make an effort to do

after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help

don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• sought
• endeavored
• essayed
• strove
• assayed
• hoped
• shot at
• struggled
• had a go at
• worked
• aimed
• tried one's hand (at)
• undertook
• fought
• toiled
• troubled
• aspired
• assumed
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attempted

During an April 11, 2025, hearing, the prosecutor attempted to convince Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic that the state should be allowed to withdraw the petition for resentencing, USA TODAY previously reported. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Maye attempted to loft a pass into the end zone and was instead picked off by Josh Jobe. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

The Constitution attempted to solve ancient problems having to do not only with the people and their rulers, the structure of government, and the nature of rights, but also with the knowability and endurance of law. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Quick, name the seven men who have attempted at least one field goal or extra point for the Commanders over the previous two seasons. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

No, multiple academics have attempted to decipher the meaning behind the mightily adorable meow of the domestic house cat. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Universal Music Group and Sony Music are still pursuing their case against Suno, and attempted to force Suno to turn over the details of its WMG contract. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

Trump and his administration have attempted to showcase the Smithsonian as a group of radical activists. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

They are not intended to represent normal use and should not be attempted or replicated. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026